April 25, 2023 Total Force MAF leaders execute rehearsal of concept for Mobility Guardian ‘23 Air Mobility Command hosted Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and other senior leaders from seven major commands at Phoenix Warfighter on MacDill Air Force Base.
June 25, 2019 2019 Warrior Games begin Jon Stewart, a comedian, was once again the master of ceremonies to officially open the games. He mixed humor with a compassion and seriousness about wounded warriors that seems to resonate with service members and families.
Feb. 22, 2019 Airmen demonstrate Rapid Global Mobility in Venezuela humanitarian mission Airlifting 250 tons of relief supplies to alleviate a humanitarian crisis on the other side of the hemisphere requires layers coordination between multiple military and civilian agencies in a condensed timeframe. That’s what Airmen of the 305th Air Mobility Wing accomplished Feb. 16, delivering more
Oct. 21, 2016 Nation’s first special tactics memorial unveiled A seven-foot tall bronze statue of a special tactics Airman in operational gear stands atop a black granite base -- a memorial to past, present and future special tactics operators. The Special Tactics Memorial was unveiled at a dedication ceremony with more than 800 people present, Air Force Chief
Aug. 15, 2016 Airman joins Soldiers to facilitate K-9 training in Uruguay An Airman from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) teamed up with two U.S. Army Soldiers from Joint Task Force-Bravo to facilitate K-9 certifications with the Uruguayan military from Aug. 1-12.
July 5, 2016 Jumpmasters certify at Davis-Monthan Airmen are certified as jumpmasters during the Military Freefall Jumpmaster Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
May 23, 2016 Chief becomes first AF E-9 to graduate Ranger School The average U.S. Army Ranger School student is in the rank of E-4 through E-6 on the enlisted side and O-1 through O-3 for the officers. Most are between 19 and 27 years old, and only about 21 Airmen graduate each year. Then there are candidates like 39-year-old Chief Master Sgt. William Speck, who
April 21, 2015 AF begins testing phase for women in combat roles In April 2015, the Air Force will begin conducting the physical evaluations required to explore opening the last six career fields currently closed to women.
Oct. 1, 2014 Wheelchair basketball attracts Air Force wounded warriors' biggest fans After a disappointing loss against the Navy, the Air Force wheelchair basketball team stood poised to start fresh in their game against the U.S. Special Operations Command Sept. 30, at the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado.